Hummingbirds

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 16, 2023

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, drinking sugar-water from the feeder on our front porch this morning. Only the males have red throats. These two are either females or juveniles.

They are migratory birds - by mid-September they will be gone until their return in the Spring.

Have a great day!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day and Saturday's Critters

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens - see link below.

Northeast Mississippi, USA zone 7b

Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, common name: Mouse Ears!

Wild Petunia, Ruellia humilis

The American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana, is a shrub that has clusters of tiny blooms in the Summer. Each bloom will produce a beautiful purple berry in the Autumn. Food for birds!

Speaking of birds, if you want Hummingbirds to visit your garden, hang up a few Hummingbird feeders.

For Saturday's Critters: I think this is a juvenile Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

My Wax Begonias are blooming very well this Summer.

I take them indoors in the Winter, then hang them on my porch when the weather warms up again.

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Sedum, Stonecrop

Marigolds

Hibiscus

Althea, Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, is a small invasive tree (or a large shrub).

I saved my prettiest bloom for last: Tiger Lily!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see what's blooming in other bloggers' gardens, visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens

To see more animal photos, visit Eileen for Saturday's Critters

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Hummingbird

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 1, 2023

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, are small migratory birds here in the southeastern United States. They come to us at the end of March and leave in September. This is a female; only the males have red throats. They drink nectar from flowers and catch small insects. We, like many other people, hang up feeders with a sugar-water mixture to attract them.

Have a great day!

I am linking in today with Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Monday Murals: Art in an Alley

Booneville, Mississippi, USA, June 5, 2023

I did not find the artist's name.

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Looking back down the alley from the other end.

I hope you have a great week!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Hummingbird, September 3, 2022

Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 25, 2022

I think this Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a juvenile. The flower is Turk's Cap.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, March 2021

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day.
The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

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After being hit with snow and ice in February, the Daffodils are making a magnificent comeback!

Here are just a few of the different colors I have.

I am sorry I do not remember their names.

Hyacinth

Spring Beauty, Claytonia virginica, is a tiny wildflower whose colors range from white to dark pink.

I think this is Flowering Quince.

The Forsythia is beginning to bloom.

And one of our pear trees is blooming.

Now for a look at things to come...

My Red Buckeyes have buds! Buckeyes are shrubs native to the southeastern United States and very attractive to Hummingbirds. Last year I saw our first Hummingbird here in north Mississippi on March 28. Check this map to follow their Spring migration, and get your feeders ready for them!

Hummingbird Spring Migration Map, 2021

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, August 21, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Weekend Reflections,

and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'.

1. Sky Watch Friday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 18, 2020

We have had partly cloudy skies this week.

But looking at the tree from the other side, we see clear skies and a Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos.

2. Weekend Reflections

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, August 18, 2020

Great Egret, Ardea alba.

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3. The Most Interesting Thing I Have Seen This Week

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 14, 2020

I thought Lichens just grew on trees. I was wrong! I found this one on an old truck.

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4. Saturday's Critters

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 28, 2020

The mother Raccoon and her two babies are eating the sunflower seed we put on the ground for the Doves!

5. I'd Rather B Birdin'

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 16, 2020

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, at our feeders. Right now we are seeing more females and juveniles, and fewer males. Only the males have the ruby-red throat feathers.

The feeders contain a mixture of sugar and water that is similar to the flower nectar that is their natural food. They also eat small insects.

Three birds - do you see the tail feathers of the one behind the feeder? With more than 50 wingbeats per second, Hummingbirds can zip around really fast and hover in mid-air!

Have a blessed day!

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Hummingbirds, July 7, 2020

Our World Tuesday and All Seasons

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female Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 7, 2020

We enjoy feeding the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, that visit us each Summer. They are very small migratory birds that spend the cold months in Mexico and Central America before coming north in the Spring to breed and raise their young. Pictured is a female; only the males have red throats. Their natural foods are flower nectar and insects. Feeders are filled with a mixture of sugar and water.

Have a wonderful day!

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End of the Year: Birds, December 31, 2019

Our World Tuesday and Through My Lens

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January

House Sparrow, Passer domesticus.

Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon.

February

Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus.

Red-bellied Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus.

March

European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris.

Rufous-sided Towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus.

April

Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus.

Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus.

May

Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula.

Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum.

June

Eastern bluebird, Sialia sialis.

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis.

July

Common Loon, Gavia immer.

Great Egret, Ardea alba.

August

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris.

American Robin, Turdus migratorius.

September

Carolina Chickadee, Poecile carolinensis.

Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus.

October

Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura.

Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos.

November

Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus.

Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis.

December

Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe.

American White Pelicans, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos.

And my favorite bird this year and every year..

… a Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias!

Happy New Year!

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